Created at 11:43 p.m. Feb, 14, 2026
Author: drdave7
Related Note: 1590423066669 2
Rationale for change

Oral fluoroquinolones are not routinely used for the treatment of AOM, regardless of response to amoxicillin therapy; however, topical fluoroquinolone drops may be used for treatment of AOM or CSOM if the patient has tympanostomy tubes or a perforated TM.

https://next.amboss.com/us/article/bF0Hg3?q=otitis%20media%20fluoroquinolones#Zc0287efbf150fb3c5359a3393bb0112b

https://next.amboss.com/us/article/Mj0MaT?q=aom%20special%20situations#698a47cfdc6dcb4ac1f2eafe


Source: AMBOSS - https://next.amboss.com/us/article/Mj0MaT?q=aom%20antibiotic%20treatment#698a47cfdc6dcb4ac1f2ea41

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